'Patis' is fish sauce in Filipino. Baking and cooking up a storm in England.

Friday, 22 August 2014

Ludlow Food Festival - Do It On A Budget

Ludlow, set in the beautiful county of Shropshire is the perfect setting for one of the most popular and well respected food festivals the UK has - the Ludlow Food Festival. It’s been in existence since 1995 and in the twenty years since its inception, it’s been the ideal place to visit for those with more than a passing interest in good food, drink and excellent company – all with a local slant.

The event takes place in historic Ludlow Castle, which although built during the very early medieval period is probably best known for the fact that Catherine of Aragon lived there with her first husband, the future King Henry VIII’s older brother, Prince Arthur at the turn of the 16th Century. The rich history of its past blends perfectly with the present and makes it an ideal setting for such a great weekend.

Visiting a food festival as lovely as Ludlow can be made all the better if you plan ahead, especially with regard to money! It can be all too easy to pay a visit to an event like this and overspend without really realising it. One of the best ways of managing your money is to make sure you decide on your budget before you go – draw out the requisite amount of cash to take with you and leave your credit or debit cards at home. This makes it easier to plan and to have fun without worrying you’ll have bled your bank account dry.

This year the festival will take place on the 12-14 of September 2014. A few years ago, I was fortunate to attend it for a day. I enjoyed that visit immensely so next month I hope I'll be there again to sample the foodie delights this food festival can offer. It's just a matter of deciding which day to go!